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AO55 MPE

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,995 mi
Last recorded123,995 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 123,995 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,641 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 97,580 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,922 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, rear most bush-both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 88,922 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, rear most bush-both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 79,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2019 69,930 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to manifold blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,821 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 53,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 32,696 miles

rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 4 May 2012 30,485 miles

All four tyres perished

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 May 2011 27,668 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 27,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,936 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?

Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
16,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,614
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7,533
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,124
Stop lamp not working 5,596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
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AO55 MPE is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Carry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 MPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 MPE registered?

AO55 MPE is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 MPE safe to buy?

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